OBITUARY
Wilbert Whimpy Bender
March 10, 1921 – October 2, 2011
Wilbert August Bender "Wimpy" of Shiner, Texas passed away on October 2, 2011. Wilbert was born on March 10, 1921 in Shiner to the late Hedwig and Albin Bender. Wilbert served overseas in WWII and after coming home, he worked as a carpenter. Later, he joined Temple Lumber Company and worked there for 31 years. Wilbert was a member of the American Legion post 201 and a Life Member of the V.F.W. post 6209. He is preceded in death by his parents, his half brother: Eddie Bender, Brothers: Gussie, Ervin, Arthur, Victor and Walter and his sister: Lillie Hagendorf. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Dorothy Janda Bender, daughters: Susan Sembera and husband Emil of Shiner, Debbie Helton and husband Kenneth of Victoria, Kimberly Peikert and husband Allen of Wharton, five grandchildren: Jeremy Sembera and wife Kristin, Jennifer Tanzillo and husband Mike, Brent Helton, Amanda Helton and Megan Peikert and one great-grandchild: Karden Sembera. There will be a rosary service on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at 7:00 PM at Buffington Funeral Home in Shiner. Funeral mass will be on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at 10:00 AM at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Shiner with Father Kirby Hlavaty officiating. Burial will follow at Shiner S.P.J.S.T. Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Buffington Funeral Home, 361-594-3352.
Services
PREVIOUS SERVICES:
- Rosary Tuesday, October 4, 2011
- Funeral Service Wednesday, October 5, 2011
PREVIOUS SERVICES:
- Interment
REMEMBERING
Wilbert Whimpy Bender
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RECEIVE UPDATESJeremy, Kristin & Karden Sembera
October 6, 2011
Papo, you touched our lives in more ways than anyone could ever know. We all enjoyed the time that we were able to spend together. Rest in peace, Papo, we love you!!!
Kristin, Karden & Jeremy Sembera
Stacie Wagner
October 4, 2011
Dorothy, I am so sorry for your loss. I will be unable to attend the funeral due to the fact that I am staying with my daughter in Katy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Our deepest synpathy! Will try to contact you when I get back home.
Jane & Mark Baxmann
October 4, 2011
Mrs. Bender & Family,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. Our deepest sympathy.
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